How to Make Lefse (Norwegian Potato Flatbread): Passing on Family Traditions

In this video we go through the process of making lefse.
Having had a grandmother who felt strongly about passing on Norwegian traditions, we had grown up helping on lefse days, but were excited to attempt making lefse start to finish as adults on our own. I made sure to include the kids in each step along the way, in hopes they will also feel confident to pass along the tradition when they're older.
The recipe I used:
16-18 russet potatoes (8 cups once riced)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
1 tbsp salt
4 cups flour
Peel, then boil the potatoes until tender. Drain the liquid and rice the potatoes. (I riced the potatoes twice). Add the cream, butter, and salt - allow this mixture to cool completely.
Once cooled, add flour and make a soft dough. Roll the dough into balls (tennis ball size or smaller) and refrigerate.
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[@lynettehawken4617]

These are the moments that bring memories that will be treasured forever!

[@salomeacreshomestead]

So true! Thanks for watching!

[@babycakes1402]

Love that you're involving the kids through every step of the process! This used to be a yearly thing at our house too when Mom was still with us & able to do it, now I'm trying to get back into it. And, since next week is Dad's birthday & I already have potatoes & heavy whipping cream from another recipe anyway, yes, you can see where I'm going with this ;)

[@mauricebrown9094]

The Best teaching & Learning session I have ever seen. Well done all you girls. This is worth a Subscribe. Thankyou.

[@salomeacreshomestead]

Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed it.

[@robertpercival8093]

I used a tortilla press with flour dusted parchment. Made great 10 in rounds

[@goodcitizen4587]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@borisperez3129]

Thanks for sharing some family sanity, kids and kitchen hilarity ensues.

[@salomeacreshomestead]

We never regret cooking with the kids... mostly

[@lisae6725]

I loved your daughter's Lightbulb moment with the ricer and thinking about her playdough press; so honest and observant implementing her play into real life applications.

[@lisae6725]

Such a beautiful family! You remind me of working with my mom and my sisters in the kitchen; the days you will always remember..

[@backtonature433]

Wow, your daughters are awesome, very eager to learn 😀 👏 👏👏👍👍👍

[@salomeacreshomestead]

Thank you!

[@beneditoneto1]

Very good. I did travel to Norway and falled in love by lefse. Now I learned to make that. Your Family is awesome. Congratulations👏👏👏

[@salomeacreshomestead]

Thank you! 😃 We would love to go to Norway one day!

[@user-fs6ou3fk9p]

So beyond precious.

[@cpas878]

Your family video was awesome. My daughter and I just had made lefsa today. What a great recipe we have been handed down to us. Great family fun.

[@salomeacreshomestead]

Lefse feels like a true family treasure. Thanks for watching!

[@annmarieborman6670]

Love this, thank you so much for sharing your experience. I loved baking with my 4 children and grandchildren. The gift that keeps on giving. ❣

[@salomeacreshomestead]

Isn't it great to keep those traditions alive! Thank you for watching.

[@nbenefiel]

I use my lefse griddle for naan and pita, too.

[@salomeacreshomestead]

We've meaning to try that. Thanks for the reminder.

[@nbenefiel]

When my grandma made lefse she used as little flour as she could. If she could move the lefse from the table to the stovetop without it falling apart, that was enough. It makes for a very tender lefse. I have to use a little more flour than she did.

[@salomeacreshomestead]

Same! And when working with kids we need even more!

[@nbenefiel]

My grandma was famous for her lefse. I make it and hundreds of traditional baked goods every Christmas. Be careful with the griddle. I cracked my countertop with mine.I usually rice the potatoes twice. I like my lefse to be pretty thin.

[@salomeacreshomestead]

Yeah! My mom also cracked her countertop making lesfe one year at Christmas. Lots of great memories!

[@runarramstad2441]

Could’n hjelp myself, flatbread is called flattbrød in Norway and it is not the same as lefse. Flattbrød is mainly served together with a stew.

[@salomeacreshomestead]

It’s for the search algorithm, but thank you for your comment.